Best of Australian Art Prize: Archibald, Wynne & Sulman, at Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney

The most anticipated annual exhibition of Australian art. 

At its heart, the Archibald Prize is about storytelling. Who are the people our artists have chosen to paint and what do their portraits reveal to us? In this exhibition, Australian and New Zealand artists use portraiture to share the beauty and complexity of our times.

Each year, the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes draw art lovers from around the world to Sydney’s Art Gallery of New South Wales.

• The Archibald Prize celebrates the art of portraiture, featuring compelling images of well-known personalities and everyday Australians and New Zealanders.

• The Wynne Prize showcases breathtaking Australian landscapes and striking sculptures.

• The Sulman Prize spotlights imaginative scenes and storytelling through subject and genre painting – judged in 2026 by renowned artist Del Kathryn Barton..

This must-see annual exhibition of finalists and winners has become a fixture in our artistic calendar. A single ticket gives you access to see all three of these prestigious awards.

Also on show:

✔ See inspiring works by young artists aged 5–18 in the Young Archies
✔ Enjoy self-guided family trails designed for kids

Location:
Art Gallery of New South Wales – Naala Nura (original, sandstone building), Lower Level 2

Walkable from Sydney’s CBD and the Royal Botanic Garden.

Make this landmark cultural event part of your Sydney visit.

All public areas inside both buildings can be accessed by ramps and lifts, as well as stairs and elevators. 

Images: ;Installation view of the ‘Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes 2026’ exhibition at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, 9 May – 16 August 2026, artworks © the artists, photo © Art Gallery of New South Wales, Anna Kučera; Exterior of Naala Nura at the Art Gallery New South Wales  © Art Gallery of New South Wales, Anna Kucera